Southern African Implications of Marikana Mine Shooting Tragedy By Takura Zhangazha * The tragic and fatal shooting of 34 mineworkers in South Africa has sadly brought back memories of the violence of the apartheid years. And because memories of apartheid are not only limited to South Africa, the killing fields of Marikana must also be…
By Takura Zhangazha* Each year Zimbabwe has correctly set aside a public holiday in August to remember the heroes of our national liberation struggle. The conferring of hero status upon individual Zimbabweans however remains a contentious issue given the fact that it is Zanu Pf that decides on the matter. In fact, there was an…
By Takura Zhangazha* I have not yet read the COPAC draft constitution. And I will probably not read it because I do not have to. Its a document that can no longer take my views into account. No matter how many times academics or political gladiators defend or disparage it. I am also aware that…
By Takura Zhangazha* The European Union has decided to put a conditionality on the long standing issue of sanctions on Zimbabwe and Zimbabwean individuals. In a statement released on Monday, July 23, 2010, EU foreign ministers stated that they would suspend sanctions on Zimbabwe only after the country has held a ‘credible referendum’ on a…
